Comments on: How To Truly Engage With Social Networks http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/ "The Bulletin For The Business Blogger" Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:06:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Deni Kasrel http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/#comment-1276 Deni Kasrel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:03:15 +0000 http://www.thebloggersbulletin.org/?p=1833#comment-1276 Steve, Yes, birds of a feather do tend to flock together. With online connections/friendship, many social barriers are not visible in the first place, so we are more open-minded about who we associate with. You are absolutely on the money about how going offline broadens our world in interesting ways. In the example cited in my post, the bulk of my conversation with Avi was not about the original reason for the call-- which was my asking his thoughts on communication trends for 2010 -- instead we talked mainly about personal interests, our respective cultures and how each of our countries is perceived by the other. It was quite enlightening and really does add a deeper layer of understanding between the two of us. As for Skype, Steve, yes, go for it. The set up is so easy and it is great fun. So long as two people have Skype accounts it will work -- it can be between people in U.S. or anywhere in the world. Best regards, Deni P.S. Based on your posts, Steve, you do not appear to be boring ;) Steve,
Yes, birds of a feather do tend to flock together. With online connections/friendship, many social barriers are not visible in the first place, so we are more open-minded about who we associate with.

You are absolutely on the money about how going offline broadens our world in interesting ways. In the example cited in my post, the bulk of my conversation with Avi was not about the original reason for the call– which was my asking his thoughts on communication trends for 2010 — instead we talked mainly about personal interests, our respective cultures and how each of our countries is perceived by the other. It was quite enlightening and really does add a deeper layer of understanding between the two of us.

As for Skype, Steve, yes, go for it. The set up is so easy and it is great fun. So long as two people have Skype accounts it will work — it can be between people in U.S. or anywhere in the world.

Best regards,
Deni

P.S. Based on your posts, Steve, you do not appear to be boring ;)

]]> By: Steve Hartkopf http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/#comment-1275 Steve Hartkopf Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:20:09 +0000 http://www.thebloggersbulletin.org/?p=1833#comment-1275 Deni, what a cool post! One of the things I like most about new online friends is they broaden my world in interesting ways. Maybe it's because I live in the burbs but I find so many of the people I meet offline are very much like me. They went to college, are 50'ish, had a corporate career, like to play golf, are passionate about sports...blah, blah, blah, just another version of boring old me. :) Some of my online friends, however, come from exotic places, have a completely different set of interests and life experiences, even though we share one, and are of different age groups. I haven't done the Skype (video) with any of these new friends yet but will make an effort, thanks to your encouragement. Best, Steve Deni, what a cool post!

One of the things I like most about new online friends is they broaden my world in interesting ways.

Maybe it’s because I live in the burbs but I find so many of the people I meet offline are very much like me. They went to college, are 50′ish, had a corporate career, like to play golf, are passionate about sports…blah, blah, blah, just another version of boring old me. :)

Some of my online friends, however, come from exotic places, have a completely different set of interests and life experiences, even though we share one, and are of different age groups. I haven’t done the Skype (video) with any of these new friends yet but will make an effort, thanks to your encouragement.

Best,
Steve

]]> By: Deb Lamb http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/#comment-1262 Deb Lamb Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:19:36 +0000 http://www.thebloggersbulletin.org/?p=1833#comment-1262 Hi Deni, Loved your post and yes, it is great to get to know those we have met "socially" on a more personal level. I have been able to do that through phone conversations, personal emails and skype. I have really enjoyed getting to know these people better. I agree, make 2010 the year that you get to know your "social" people on more of a personal level and meet in person if possible. I have not been able to do that yet, but that would be awesome! It is certainly rewarding, fun and fulfilling. I'm the type of person that never meets a stranger, therefore, I stay pretty busy just chatting, socializing and meeting new friends. Deb :) Hi Deni,
Loved your post and yes, it is great to get to know those we have met “socially” on a more personal level.

I have been able to do that through phone conversations, personal emails and skype. I have really enjoyed getting to know these people better.

I agree, make 2010 the year that you get to know your “social” people on more of a personal level and meet in person if possible. I have not been able to do that yet, but that would be awesome! It is certainly rewarding, fun and fulfilling.

I’m the type of person that never meets a stranger, therefore, I stay pretty busy just chatting, socializing and meeting new friends.

Deb :)

]]> By: Israel Garcia http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/#comment-1257 Israel Garcia Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:01:57 +0000 http://www.thebloggersbulletin.org/?p=1833#comment-1257 Definitely, It's a outstanding idea Deni. I'm going to the States on January and I've already arranged some meetings with several of my social network buddies. I cannot wait for it! Thanks for sharing May peace and love surround you at Christmastime and all the whole year through. Best Israel G Definitely, It’s a outstanding idea Deni.

I’m going to the States on January and I’ve already arranged some meetings with several of my social network buddies. I cannot wait for it!

Thanks for sharing

May peace and love surround you
at Christmastime and all the whole year through.

Best

Israel G

]]> By: Deni Kasrel http://www.thebloggersbulletin.com/2009/12/17/how-engage-social-networks/#comment-1243 Deni Kasrel Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:01:48 +0000 http://www.thebloggersbulletin.org/?p=1833#comment-1243 Doug, Yes, give it a whirl. Those of us of a certain age may recall a humorous Alka Seltzer commercial with the slogan "Try it, You'll Like it" and I think that applies here, in a good way. Happy 2010. Doug,
Yes, give it a whirl. Those of us of a certain age may recall a humorous Alka Seltzer commercial with the slogan “Try it, You’ll Like it” and I think that applies here, in a good way. Happy 2010.

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